Rocky Marciano was the only undefeated boxing champion in any weight division (until Joe Calzaghe retired 46-0 in 2009). At the end of his career he was 49-0, with 43 of his victories coming by knockouts. Rocky made his boxing debut in 1947 at the age of 24 in Holyoke, Massachusetts, by knocking out Lee Epperson in the third round. He went on to fight such legends as Joe Louis and Jersey Joe Walcott . On September 23, 1952, in Philadelphia, Marciano KO'd Walcott in the 13th round to win the Heavyweight Championship of the World. He fought his last boxing match on September 21, 1955, knocking out "The Mongoose" Archie Moore in the ninth round at Yankee Stadium. He announced his retirement on April 27, 1956. On August 31st, 1969--the eve of his 46th birthday - Marciano was killed in an airplane crash. Although he's been gone more than 30 years, he's still revered today as one of the greatest fighters in the sport.
Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, 1990.Inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame, 1980.As an amateur lost a decision to Coley Wallace .Defeated world champions Joe Louis , Jersey Joe Walcott , Ezzard Charles and Archie Moore .Knocked out Muhammad Ali in a controversial fantasy "Computer" super-fight in 1969. Ali complained that the computer was made in Georgia.Wanted to be a professional baseball player.Won his first 16 fights by knockout.
Mike Tyson narrates his life story as a reaction to fear and as a resolution not to be bullied or humiliated as he was when a boy in Brooklyn's mean streets. He starts boxing while at a state detention center; his coach there sends him to Cus D'Amato who becomes trainer, father figure, and confidence builder. Tyson wins a series of championships and, for six years, is unbeatable. A failed marriage, a felony conviction, and lack of training lead to his fall. We see later losing fights and archive footage of other incidents in his life. Tyson concludes by speaking philosophically about being a father and trying to be a better person.